In Bennet’s Row in Oakenholt, the flooding was reported to be 2ft high, with emergency teams having to pump water away and residents in the area given sandbags to protect their homes.

The main A548 road in Oakenholt was also flooded, with long traffic queues forming.

Resident Jim Bridges said: “The rain absolutely poured and it’s all flooded with murky brown water. It’s come up my steps but not into the house but we are worried it could rain again. This happens to us every year.”

Another resident had to rush home from work in Greenfield when he heard the road was flooding.

He said: “I got a call about 4pm and rushed home and I didn’t know what to expect. It’s bad but we’ve had worse. They’ve provided sandbags and it’s just stopped it coming in the house but the car park is totally flooded. The drains can’t cope.”

Flooding at Oakenholt in Flintshire when the A548 was blocked (Image: Hadyn Iball)

People took to social media to comment on the weather, with many posting images and videos.